Recipe: Bliss Balls!
A bite sized energy boost, packed with quality carbs, healthy fats, plant protein and fibre!
1/2 cup of fresh dates, pitted
1/2 cup of mixed nuts (roasted or raw)
1/2 cup of rolled oats
1/2 cup of paleo mix
1/4 cup desiccated coconut
2 tbsp of water
Steps:
1. Combine all the ingredients into a food processor and blend until a mixture forms.
2. Roll mixture into balls.
3. Coat half with coconut or your choice of coating (optional).
4. Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
Notes:
- Recipe makes ~14 medium size balls
- Variations:
Nut free – Swap mixed nuts for mixed seeds and choose a paleo mix without nuts.
Choc – Add 1 tbsp of cacao or cocoa.
Peanut butter choc – Add 1 tbsp of cacao or cocoa and 1 tbsp peanut butter.
Fruity – Add 1/4 cup of dried fruit or 1/2 cup frozen fruit of choice.
Higher protein – Add 1-2 scoops of protein powder.
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Recipe: Ravioli Veg Salad!
I love easy to throw together meals and this one is sure to have you looking forward to lunchtime!
You will need:
2+ cups diced vegetables roasted or sautéed (I used pumpkin, capsicum, red onion, mushrooms, zucchini)
1 x 250g packet of ravioli (I used ricotta & spinach cappellaccio – Case Barelli brand from ALDI)
1 x block of haloumi, sliced
1 x bag of baby spinach
1 x no drain pouch of black beans
Balsamic glaze (for topping)
Extra virgin olive oil spray/oil for cooking
3 containers for meal prep
Steps:
- Prepare vegetables: if roasting them, grease an oven proof tray with olive oil spray and roast for ~30-40mins on 180C or until cooked. If sautéing, add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to a pan over medium heat and add vegetables, cook through. Set aside.
- Prepare ravioli as per packet instructions and set aside to cool.
- Slice haloumi and cook until golden brown, drain with paper towel and set aside.
- Seperate the spinach bag into thirds and add a 1/3 to each container.
- Seperate the pouch of beans into thirds, add a 1/3 to each container.
- Seperate the ravioli into quarters approx 3-4 pieces and add a serve to each container.
- Add 2-3 slices of haloumi to each container.
- Top with 1/3 of the vegetable mixture and toss to combine
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar!
Notes:
- Recipe serves 3
- With these quantities, I had some leftover ravioli and haloumi that I will use to make up another salad for Thursday. Otherwise you could use a little more spinach and vegetables to make up 4 serves.
- It can be enjoyed cold or warm. I like to enjoy it warm – I usually microwave it for 30 secs before eating.
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Recipe: Veggie Enchiladas!
In celebration of World Pulses Day – this recipe will help you get more pulses on your plate! Packed full of plant based proteins, fibre and flavour -this is a recipe the whole family will love!
Notes:
- Recipe serves 4
- I used Simson’s Pantry http://www.simsonspantry.com.au/our-range wraps (4 seeds and wholegrain super barley)
- Step 2 – charring the corn is optional (if you want a quicker version – just add the corn with the beans at step 4)
- This recipe is so versatile – here are two of my favourite variations using the base mix!
Variations:
1. Nachos –Follow steps 1-6 and serve with corn chips. Top with your favourites – we love avocado and plain greek yoghurt!
2. Quesadillas – Follow steps 1-6. Sandwich mixture between two wraps and toast in a sandwich press! We love to serve ours with a side salad!
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Recipe: Choc Hazelnut Cookies!
There is nothing quite like a fresh batch of cookies to warm the soul! And to celebrate World Nutella Day – my favourite Nutella inspired cookie recipe is here!
For the base cookie:
3 dates, pitted and finely chopped
3 eggs, whisked
1 tsp vanilla essence
4 tbsp lupin crumbs (optional)
Nutella (I used Nuttvia hazelnut spread)
Steps:
2. Crack eggs into a small bowl, whisk lightly.
6. Using your thumb, make a small hole in the middle of the cookie and add 1 tsp of Nutella/hazelnut spread to the centre of the biscuits.
Notes:
- Recipe makes ~12 cookies
- I get my lupin crumbs from https://www.lupinsforlife.com.au/products/crumb
- Variations:
Chia jam: You will need: 2 cups of frozen berries, 2 tbsp of chia seeds & 1 drizzle of maple syrup (optional). To prepare chia jam: Add berries to a saucepan and cook until soft. Once soft, remove from the heat and add the chia seeds. Stir until jam thickens and set aside. At step 7 add the chia jam to the centre of the biscuits.
Original muesli: Follow steps 1-4 and bake cookies for 10 mins.
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Recipe: Homemade high fibre cereal!
This recipe is a staple in our household as it’s super easy prepare, cheap to make and packs a nutritional punch!
Packed with fibre, quality carbohydrates, protein, healthy fats and no added sugar. What’s not to love?
1 x packet of rolled oats
1 x packet of paleo mix (we get ours from ALDI supermakets)
1 packet of lupin flakes (we get ours from https://www.lupinsforlife.com.au/products/protein-flakes )
Steps:
Notes:
- The recipe makes a big batch that lasts us for a week.
- The mix is so versatile! It works great plain as a cereal/muesli, in overnight oats, toasted as a granola or in pancakes!
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Recipe: 5 ingredient high fibre pancakes!
A healthy high fibre pancake with only 5 ingredients!
2 cups of my homemade cereal mix (or rolled oats)
1-2 mashed bananas
3 eggs
1 cup milk of choice
Maple syrup (optional)
Toppings: The options are endless! We love a mix of berries, yoghurt and maple syrup.
Steps:
Notes:
- My homemade cereal is a mix of oats, paleo mix, All Bran and lupin flakes (recipe on the blog)
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